RALEIGH - The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is continuing construction of the southern portion of the Complete 540 Project, which will extend the Triangle Expressway (Toll N.C. 540) from N.C. 55 Bypass to Interstate 40.
The on-ramp from the southbound lanes of the N.C. 55 Bypass to Toll N.C. 540 West is scheduled to temporarily close to traffic overnight for approximately two nights on or around April 8 through April 9 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
Drivers wishing to access Toll N.C. 540 West from the southbound lanes of the N.C. 55 Bypass will use the following detour route:
- Drive south on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Make a U-Turn on N.C. 55 Bypass south of Old Smithfield Road
- Drive north on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Take the loop on-ramp from the northbound lanes of N.C. 55 Bypass to Toll N.C. 540 West
The loop on-ramp from the northbound lanes of the N.C. 55 Bypass to Toll N.C. 540 West is also scheduled to temporarily close to traffic overnight for approximately four nights on or around April 10 through April 13 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
Drivers wishing to access Toll N.C. 540 West from the northbound lanes of the N.C. 55 Bypass will use the following detour route:
- Drive north on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Make a U-Turn on N.C. 55 Bypass at East Williams Street
- Drive south on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Take the on-ramp from the southbound lanes of the N.C. 55 Bypass to Toll N.C. 540 West
These on-ramps will be open to traffic during daytime hours each day. The on-ramp closures and associated detours are weather dependent. Signage will be in place directing motorists through the detour route. Drivers should slow down and pay extra attention when navigating the detour routes.